Mexican Cilantro Rice

Are you ready for a rice recipe that will blow your sombrero in the creek?  Here it is!  This rice is FULL of flavor and why wouldn't it be with the addition of taco seasoning, rotel and cilantro?!  This is the perfect accompaniment to any of your taco Tuesday offerings!  Enjoy!

Mexican Cilantro Rice (adapted from skinnyms.com)

2 T. unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 c. white rice
1/2 t. pepper
3 c. chicken or vegetable broth
1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes 
1 packet taco seasoning (or make your own)
1/4 c. chopped cilantro

Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until the onion is softened.  Add the rice to the pan and stir occasionally until the rice is starting to brown (about 3-5 minutes.)  Add the pepper, broth, Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning.  Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.  Garnish with cilantro and serve.

8 servings (161 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com